Comparison

Mappth vs Lemma

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Mappth

Features
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The revision that actually has to happen daily — in your pocket. Pick your subject and year and start — no account, no signup. Mappth keeps track of what you've learned and what's about to fade, and gives you five minutes of exactly the right practice: real marked questions, method flashcards, and worked answers with one planted mistake for you to spot. Covers every year of maths and English — Years 1–13 (GCSE and A-level), US grades K–12, SAT and AP. English brings the set texts, the poetry clusters and the language skills, character by character and theme by theme. FREE • Your whole course, tracked — what's due back before it fades • All method flashcards (they work offline) • Every topic's recap — the lesson's short version • 10 marked practice questions every day MAPPTH PLUS — £9.99/month or £69.99/year • Unlimited marked practice, here and at mappth.com • The AI tutor, in the app — it asks you questions instead of giving answers, and it never hands you the solution • The full engine on the site: daily plan, mock exams, your working level and trajectory No streaks, no badges, no tricks — progress is measured by what you can do, not time in app. SAT® is a trademark registered by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse, this product. AP® is a trademark registered by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse, this product.

About

Lemma

Features
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Stop copying. Start understanding. Stuck on a maths problem? Lemma isn't another calculator that just gives you the answer. It’s a Socratic Tutor that guides you through the logic, step-by-step. SCAN & LEARN: Point your camera at any handwritten or printed problem. Lemma’s advanced Vision engine recognises the maths and brings it to life on a digital blackboard. SOCRATIC DIALOGUE: Instead of just showing the result, Lemma asks the right questions. It identifies the gaps in your knowledge and provides hints that help you bridge them yourself. BEAUTIFUL LATEX RENDERING: Maths should look like maths. Lemma renders every equation in crisp, professional LaTeX, making complex calculus and algebra easy to read. FEATURES: Instant maths recognition (Handwritten & Printed). Intelligent, curriculum-aware Socratic hints. Support for GCSE and A -Level topics, as well as Undergraduate and Postgraduate modules. History of all your solved sessions. Clean, distraction-free interface. Master the logic. Own the result. Get Lemma. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Mappth at weekly against Lemma's every 4 months. Mappth also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Mappth sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and Lemma sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mappth ships an update weekly, Lemma every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Mappth versus Lemma: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMappthLemma
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarcus HanmerSHAUNAK NAVIN DESAI

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Mappth

Subscriptions1
  • Mappth Premium7 Days trial$4.991 Month
1 purchases

Lemma

Subscriptions1
  • Lemma Pro Monthly$4.991 Month

Questions

Is Mappth free?
Mappth is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lemma free?
Lemma is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mappth or Lemma have ads?
Neither Mappth nor Lemma shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mappth or Lemma?
Mappth ships an update weekly, and Lemma every 4 months. Most recently, Mappth was updated on October 14, 2026 and Lemma on October 10, 2026.

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